Bosch 15618 - Manual (Page 10)

REMOVING CHUCK
Rotate the clutch ring to the drill bit
symbol “ ”. Open the chuck all the way,
remove left-hand thread screw inside chuck
by turning it clockwise (Fig. 7).
Insert the short arm of a 1/2" hex key wrench
and close jaws on flats of wrench (Fig. 8).
Strike long arm of wrench sharply
counterclockwise, remove wrench and
unthread chuck from spindle.
INSTALLING CHUCK
Always keep the spindle threads, the threads
of the chuck and securing screw free of
debris. To install a chuck, reverse “removing
the chuck” procedure.
INSERTING BITS
Move reverse switch lever to the center
“OFF” position. Remove battery pack and
rotate the clutch ring to the drill bit symbol
“
”. Rotate the chuck sleeve counter-
clockwise viewing from chuck end, and open
chuck to approximate drill bit diameter. Insert
a clean bit up to the drill bit flutes for small
bits, or as far as it will go for large bits. Close
chuck by rotating the chuck sleeve clockwise
and securely tighten by hand (Fig. 6).
Do not use the power of
the drill while grasping
chuck to loosen or tighten bit. Friction burn
or hand injury is possible if attempting to
grasp the spinning chuck.
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BRAKE
When the trigger switch is released it
activates the brake to stop the chuck quickly.
This is especially useful in the repetitive
driving and removal of screws.
BIT STORAGE AREA
Your tool is equipped with a bit and storage
area that is conveniently located in the handle
base where it is always handy and unlikely to
get lost or misplaced (Fig. 5).
CHUCK SLEEVE
FIG. 6
! WARNING
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FIG. 7
FIG. 5
FIG. 8
BIT
STORAGE
AREA
SCREWDRIVER
BIT
BIT
HOLDER
SCREWDRIVER BIT
CHUCK SLEEVE
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